I Hate You (Fred Weasley Story)

Chapter 32: Home Sweet Home

Belle's POV

I was on the train, sitting next to Hermione. I was trying to sleep, but the "Golden Trio" thought it would be too dangerous after I was asleep for a week.

Hermione was rattling off facts about near-deaths. "So, that is why I believe you shouldn't go to sleep yet."

Ron was snoring in the corner of the train. I kicked him gently. He glared at me and turned to Hermione. "Gee, Hermione. That was the most boring thing I've ever heard." He yawns and I roll my eyes.

Hermione and him continue bickering as I close my eyes again. Harry nudges me again. "Don't go to sleep, Belle. Mione might actually kill you!" He winks and goes back to looking out the window. I stand and motion for Ron to switch spots with me. He does it willingly as him and Hermione go back to arguing.

I nudge Harry's shoulder lightly. "Are you alright?"

He smiles, not looking at me and nods.

I start whispering. "When I was asleep the week you all thought I was dead, I was stuck in a place between life and death. There were two tunnels. The light tunnel was leading me to death. The tunnel dark as night was leading me here...home. I sat and stared at the tunnels long and hard, trying to choose which one I really wanted to go through." He finally turned to look at me. "My mother, and your parents, came through the tunnel of light and helped me decide. They waited with me until my heart led me here. To the dark, I mean. Home. Your parents told me to remind you that they love you. You will never be alone, as long as you believe."

Harry was crying, truly crying. I hugged him and he sobbed into my shoulder. "Thank you, Belle."

The sobbing from Harry stopped Hermione and Ron from arguing. They both looked at Harry and I, shocked. "Harry?" Hermione asked, nervously. "Are you okay?"

He looked up and wiped his eyes, smiling. "I'm fine. I'm better than fine, actually. Belle just reminded me that I'll never be alone."

Hermione smiled at me. "I'm glad you two finally figured that out." She calmly answered Ron back and I whispered the last thing I remembered to Harry. "Also, your parents came up with my nickname. Bellie. I never understood why it was so important. It was so childish, but I couldn't let go of it. It was because it was given to me by my aunt and uncle." Harry's eyes widen.

"Aunt and Uncle? We are cousins?" Harry asked in amazement.

I laughed. "I guess so, but I have a feeling it isn't by blood." I gave Harry a soft smile and once he returned it, I knew he understood.

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When we reached the train station, I jumped out right away, much to my friends' dismay. I found Mrs. Weasley and Ginny, and not seeing the twins yet, I ran over and hugged them both.

Upon seeing me, Mrs. Weasley started crying and squeezed me back in a gentle hug. "I am so thankful you came through. Arthur, Ginny, and I were praying every night. And I'm sorry about how Fred treated you. He will be de-gnoming the yard by himself for quite a while."

I smiled, having been able to witness-and be a part of-the de-gnoming process. It was very brutal because the gnomes could bite...hard. We would all take turns throwing them as far as we could and soon enough, it became a game.

Flashback:

"Fred! Don't throw the gnomes at me!" I squealed as Fred tossed another angry gnome my way, whistling as if he didn't do it.

He gave me a guilty grin. "I'm sorry?"

I rolled my eyes. Brandishing my angry gnome, I inched closer to him, ready to throw it at him. He held his arms up in surrender.

"Wait! Let's throw them out into the field! As far as we can!" He smiled as my arm inched down to my side slowly. He knew he had won.

When he turned toward the field, I chucked the gnome as hard as I could, hitting Fred in the side of his face. He gasped in pain as the gnome bit down on his ear. He yanked it off and turned toward me. I quickly looked away, a new gnome in my hand.

I squealed as I felt two arms around my stomach and I was lifted off of the ground. "Fred! Let me down!"

He laughed, making me shiver. "Not a chance, Belle. I know you hit me with that gnome."

I gulped. "Okay! Okay! Let's play your game now!" He laughed again and set me down, picking up a gnome. The others came over and joined us and we all took our turns throwing them as far as we could into the field. In the end, Fred and George tied for first and I got last, no matter how much I argued it.

End of Flashback

I smiled. "That should be a good punishment. Thank you for still being a friend, Mrs. Weasley. To be honest, I really miss him."

Seconds later, the twins ran up and hugged their mother. Fred turned to me and frowned sadly. "Belle-"

I cut him off, putting on a fake smile and hugging Mrs. Weasley and Ginny once more. "Goodbye! Please write to me! I miss you already!" As I walked off, I waved again.

I met Harry at the entrance to nine and three-quarters and, hand in hand, we walked out into King's Cross. We pulled away from each other and I hugged him, also kissing him on the cheek. I noticed the Dursleys glaring at us and I smiled softly. "Looks like they want to go."

He looks over and sighs. "Could I maybe come stay with you over the summer?"

I laughed and nodded. "Sure thing, birthday twin. Write to me and let me know when and I'll write back." I smiled as I saw my family pull up in the van and I hugged Harry once more. "Goodbye, Harry."

He smiled and kissed my forehead in a brotherly way. "Goodbye, Bellie. See you in a few months."

We went our separate ways and I ran over to my Mum.

"Oh, Belle! I've missed you so much! How is everyone? Wait!" She pulled away from our hug, tears in her eyes. "How are you? I heard that you were hurt and almost died? Two of my babies in the same year...that's not okay! Out for a week? Belle, you scared me!" She hugged me again and I smiled.

"I'm fine Mum. Don't worry." I laughed teasingly and kissed her cheek before hugging the rest of my worried family. After our reunion, we all piled into the van, my stuff now in the backseat.

My Mum turned around in the drivers seat and smiled at all of us. "Let's go home."

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THIS CHAPTER WAS EDITED ON MAY 8th, 2020